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New Build approval rate in North Hertfordshire

North Hertfordshire approved 79.8% of new build applications, based on 109 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.8%
new build approval rate
109
New Build decisions
87
Approved
22
Refused
93.4%
North Hertfordshire overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the North Hertfordshire average (93.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in North Hertfordshire

New Build (109 decided)
79.8%
North Hertfordshire all applications (1,524 decided)
93.4%

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Other project types in North Hertfordshire

Rear Extension (310 decided)
93.9%
Garage / Parking (275 decided)
89.8%
Side Extension (170 decided)
93.5%
Outbuilding (104 decided)
92.3%
Dormer (93 decided)
89.2%
Front Extension (86 decided)
90.7%
Conservatory (74 decided)
93.2%
Loft Conversion (61 decided)
90.2%
92.0%
Extension (General) (34 decided)
82.4%
92.6%
Annex (24 decided)
83.3%
90.0%
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